EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT Job at Employment Solutions Inc, Lexington, KY

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  • Employment Solutions Inc
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

EMPLOYMENT CONSULTANT

Job Description

About the Role:

As an Employment Consultant at Employment Solutions, you will play a crucial role in helping job seekers with disabilities find and maintain employment. You will be responsible for providing individualized job coaching and support to clients, helping clients develop job skills, and connecting them with potential employers. Your ultimate goal will be to help clients achieve long-term employment success and independence. This is a challenging and rewarding role that requires a high level of dedication and commitment to making a positive impact on people's lives. This position mostly serves clients in Scott but will also work in Fayette and surrounding counties. Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30a-5p but there could be an occasional evening or weekend depending on the needs of the client.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Must be able to pass a background check and drug test
  • Must have favorable driving record and car insurance (Use of personal car for travel)
  • High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field
  • Experience working with individuals with disabilities
  • Knowledge of local labor market trends and employment resources
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

Responsibilities:

  • Provide individualized job coaching and support to clients with disabilities
  • Assist clients in developing job skills and identifying employment opportunities
  • Collaborate with employers to identify job openings and match clients with appropriate positions
  • Provide ongoing support to clients to ensure job retention and success
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client progress and outcomes
  • Teach Career Readiness Classes as needed

Skills:

In this role, you will use your strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and employers. You will also use your organizational and time management skills to manage a caseload of clients and maintain accurate records. Your ability to work independently and as part of a team will be essential in providing high-quality services to clients. Additionally, your knowledge of local labor market trends and employment resources will help you connect clients with appropriate job opportunities.

Additional:

Health Insurance, HSA, Dental, Vision, Retirement, monthly bonus and PTO.

Job Tags

Local area, Monday to Friday, Afternoon shift,

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